Astrology of Today – Tuesday, February 12, 2019

The Moon is waxing and in its Waxing Crescent phase until 5:26 PM, after which the Moon is waxing and its First Quarter phase.

The First Quarter Moon occurs today at 5:26 PM.

Retrogrades/Stations:

Current retrogrades: No major ones.

**Times are Eastern Standard Time (EST).

Daily Horoscopes/Astro Highlights for each Sign:

Aries

Aries

Mars is moving into alignment with Uranus in your sign for the final time before Uranus moves out of Aries for good, dear Aries. You can be feeling quite riled up, ready to handle a matter or put something behind you! Having seven years of Uranus in your sign under your belt, you’re now, ideally, in a better position to understand your needs and desires. Your need for more personal freedoms and authentic self-expression has been intense. Do watch for angry, slapdash, aggressive, or rash outbursts and decisions that force an issue now. Be the one in charge by honoring your heart rather than reacting with your ego. This Mars-Uranus aspect encourages you to take on the world, and changes in plans or directions are likely. A friendship matter can come to a head for some of you. If you focus on making improvements rather than grand gestures or big moves, you’ll more thoroughly enjoy your week!

Taurus

Taurus

This can be a time when you’re dreaming up particularly innovative ideas for pursuing your dreams, dear Taurus, and taking care of unfinished business at the same time. There is temperamental energy with us today, and an unforeseen problem might arise, although it’s likely to do with matters that you’ve left unresolved or open. Unusual or sudden desires emerge that likely have to do with your past. Consider consequences, but if you need to break out of a bad habit or a frustrating circumstance, this electric energy might give you the perfect push to do so. Indeed, as Mars and Uranus come together in your privacy sector, something unusual or unexpected can occur, or a problem may crop up related to a loose end. A career or reputation matter can also rev up now, and a break from the past can occur. Even a symbolic break is appropriate now as you’re turning over a new leaf.

Gemini

Gemini

A configuration in your social sector points to sudden or abrupt actions related to friends, projects, and plans, dear Gemini. This energy can stimulate a bold new idea or plan for the future! An educational or travel matter can come to a head now for some of you. A symptom of discontent can be a desire to do something in a big way today, but it’s best to focus on improvement rather than expansion. This can be a day of sudden discovery and actions, and perhaps the motivation or courage for making changes to a friendship or group association. Surprising events surrounding a connection may figure strongly, but because the eleventh house also has to do with happiness goals, dreams, and wishes, events occurring now can just as easily stimulate a new idea or plan for the future, and it can be a breakthrough one.

Cancer

Cancer

Mars joins Uranus in your solar tenth house now, dear Cancer, and you can experience this as a prompt to make a big career or money move. The desire or need to break free from situations that restrict or limit you is hard to ignore now, and it can be positive if it gives you the courage to make long overdue changes. Keep in mind that it can be tricky distinguishing between impulse and intuition, so do your best to tune out distractions and get in touch with your actual needs. This can certainly be a time to rock the boat or to dare to do things a little differently. Your ideas, particularly business ones, are exceptionally innovative and progressive right now. Finances and intimate matters can also rev up now.

Leo

Leo

Uranus is on its last leg of its transit of your spirit sector, dear Leo, and Mars joins with Uranus now, stimulating a desire to make a stand or to achieve a breakthrough. This is a powerful week for last-minute changes to an educational path, belief system, and mental focus or attitude. A relationship matter can rev up for some. If you’ve been itching to do something entirely new and adventurous, then these energies can push you into action, especially to make changes so that you live more freely and authentically. A new way of thinking or belief system may even emerge now. An impulse to explore, discover, and learn can come on strongly, as the energies of today and this week push us to see where we need to make changes so that we can grow, improve, and stretch ourselves mentally.

Virgo

Virgo

Uranus is on the last leg of its journey through your intimacy sector, dear Virgo, and now aligns with Mars. It’s a powerful time for moving on from an unstable period related to your intimate life, financial situation, or support, perhaps with one more push or thrust! You may have a strong desire to clear up excess debt, both material and psychic, and to get rid of excess baggage, in general. This is a time for mustering up the courage to make meaningful changes, but it’s important to distinguish between impulse and intuition. Reacting keeps you tied to others in uncomfortable ways while taking action puts you in charge of your life. Watch for surprises or sudden moves in an intimate relationship now. Tricky issues related to close relationships, work, or health are forced now. Letting go of something that has already expired or outgrown its usefulness can lead to a real sense of freedom and liberation. It’s a time for breaking free from a destructive habit or circumstance.

Libra

Libra

Uranus is on the last leg of its long seven-year transit of your partnership sector, dear Libra, and meets with Mars now, perhaps forcing an issue or creating some fireworks. This is a powerful period for taking care of last-minute details, although there is some tendency to act impulsively or rashly. You might awaken to a plan, mission, or increased bravery for handling a problem once and for all! New developments in a relationship can demand new approaches. Your goal this week should be to make changes that help you live more authentically and less fearfully. Expect the unexpected when it comes to people in your life now with this fiery energy. There may be an assertion of independence or courage to make connections, or it can suggest others taking the lead or being demanding. Since Uranus rules your creativity and romance sector, it can relate to taking action on a romantic or creative matter.

Scorpio

Scorpio

Uranus is now on the final stretch of its transit of your work and health sector, dear Scorpio, meeting up with Mars today and tomorrow. This combination stirs the pot! In truth, you’re moving on from an unstable period related to your daily routines, health, and self-care programs, and there may be one final push now that involves taking action to improve your work or habits. This might also relate to taking action on a home and family matter. You can be quite pumped up to make changes, and you recognize that your habits require an innovative approach or new direction. You should probably watch for impulsiveness or flaring tempers, but do use this spark of energy to correct conditions that are holding you back from achieving good health and habits, and from more fully enjoying your daily life, including your work and chores. Those things that have been holding you back from expressing your authentic creative self may also come under scrutiny now with this make-or-break energy.

Sagittarius

Sagittarius

Uranus is on the final stretch of its transit through your romance and pleasure sector, dear Sagittarius, and meets with Mars now, creating some fireworks! This is a time of strong motivation to express yourself in unique ways or to break free from a confining situation or label. There may be a sudden attraction or romantic connection now, or a final move or decision that pushes a matter forward–perhaps a make-or-break situation. Be careful not to become over-confident when it comes to taking risks now. For best results, aim to act from the heart rather than merely react or respond to changing circumstances. Rebelliousness is not likely to serve you well, but making courageous changes can work out to your advantage. There can be a project or your studies coming to a head, and sudden desires to change direction can be powerful, indeed.

Capricorn

Capricorn

Mars and Uranus align in your home and family sector, dear Capricorn, and this potent combination occurs not long before Uranus leaves this sector of your solar chart for good. Making an empowering change related to your domestic world or living conditions/arrangements can figure strongly now. Actions taken this week may help settle your domestic life, ultimately. A money or income matter can come to a head. Putting clutter or a weighty money matter behind you can be in order. Be cautious about making massive changes if desires come on suspiciously quickly, but keep yourself open to new methods for handling old problems. This influence can lead to a breakthrough moment or turning point, and the goal is a lighter load. There is some tendency to react impulsively or even immaturely, but you can choose to curb it.

Aquarius

Aquarius

With Mars and Uranus aligning for the final time in your solar third house, dear Aquarius, exciting developments with studies, discussions, relationships with fellow students or siblings, and learning are in the offing. This is your chance for expressing your independence and enterprising spirit. You excel at innovation in general, and this is especially the case right now. News can come that steers you on a new course. Desires might be fleeting, however, so do watch that you don’t pour too much energy into something that may later lose your interest. Watch for impatience on the road or with mechanical devices today, since distractions can lead to mess-ups. However, do embrace the chance to make happy changes. Your appeal is high today, and with some care, this can be a time for pushing a matter that’s been a long time coming! You’re certainly standing out for your unique ideas or perspective.

Pisces

Pisces

Uranus will be leaving your resources sector for good on March 6th after seven years there, dear Pisces, making the coming weeks a period for exciting developments involving your income, finances, valuables, talents, or assets. Today and tomorrow, Mars and Uranus meet in this sector of your solar chart, bringing a burst of energy that’s best used wisely and mindfully. You might aim to take action rather than merely react to what’s happening around you. The focus should now be on putting dysfunctional projects or attitudes behind you. There is a strong need to free yourself from traditional approaches to business and money making, as well as over-attachment to personal possessions so that you can move forward more freely and authentically. Unusual or unexpected events surrounding your finances can arise. While you may want to tame impulses to spend that come on too suddenly, circumstances are pushing you into new and hopefully improved directions with money and business. Be courageous and bold while avoiding the taking of unnecessary risks.

* Remember to read horoscopes for your Ascendant sign and Sun sign. If you don’t know your Ascendant sign (and you know your birth time), you can look it up here.

Astrology of Today – The Details:

If you’re astrologically inclined and interested in the details of the Astrology of today, here are some of the factors considered in the forecasts (for the astrology of the week, see This Week in Astrology):

Planet Color Key: The longer the bar, the slower the aspecting planet and the longer the duration of the planet’s transit.

The purple marker above shows where we are in the current moon phase cycle.

Today's Transits

Today’s Transits

Date & Time: Feb 12 20190:00 am

Event: Moon in Taurus

Description: The Moon in Taurus

This is a time for settling in, establishing and maintaining routines, and consolidating existing projects. We are building and developing. We crave predictability, stability, and security. This time favors ongoing projects and activities more than new ones.

Date & Time: Feb 12 20195:26 pm

Event: Moon goes void of course

Date & Time: Feb 12 20195:26 pm

Event: First Quarter at 23°Ta54′

Date & Time: Feb 12 20190:19 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon SSq Chi

Description: Transiting Moon SemiSquare Transiting Chiron

Hurt feelings may be opportunities for healing. Now is the time for building bridges, not burning them.

Date & Time: Feb 12 20191:04 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cpl Mer

Description: Transiting Moon ContraParallel Transiting Mercury

Date & Time: Feb 12 20191:30 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Nep

Description: Transiting Moon Sextile Transiting Neptune

This is a feel-good time if we allow ourselves to relax and tune into the subtle aspects of life – art, nature, beauty, dreams, and spiritual realms. We absorb things easily, our senses are in good form, and we more naturally accept things and people as they are. There is no need to look for definite answers right now.

Date & Time: Feb 12 20193:05 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Tri Sat

Description: Transiting Moon Trine Transiting Saturn

An auspicious time for any project demanding endurance or tolerance. Also good for establishing new habits and rituals.

Date & Time: Feb 12 20199:35 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Jup

Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting Jupiter

Watch for moody decisions and excesses now.

Date & Time: Feb 12 201912:01 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cpl Ves

Description: Transiting Moon ContraParallel Transiting Vesta

Date & Time: Feb 12 20191:21 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cpl Sun

Description: Transiting Moon ContraParallel Transiting Sun

Date & Time: Feb 12 20191:54 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Tri Plu

Description: Transiting Moon Trine Transiting Pluto

This can be a good time for getting loans, for taking care of business, and for dealing with money matters. It’s also good for getting in touch with feelings and managing them effectively. There can be a boost to our intimate life, creative impulses, and self-understanding. Events occurring now might involve some kind of karmic repayment or benefit. We could discover new information, hidden information, or a lost item. This is a time for recycling – seeing new uses for old items. True feelings come to the surface.

Date & Time: Feb 12 20195:26 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqr Sun

Description: Transiting Moon Square Transiting Sun

This is a time for noticing discrepancies. Self-expression doesn’t flow well, and conflicts can be stirred. There can be some resistance and irritability. This can be a time when we’re compelled to take action, make changes, and solve problems.

Date & Time: Feb 12 20198:18 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqq Ven

Description: Transiting Moon SesquiSquare Transiting Venus

We can feel a little out of sorts. Our needs for pleasure, love, or entertainment may be at odds with our needs for comfort and familiarity, and we can be on the fence about what to do next. Overspending or overeating is possible.

Date & Time: Feb 12 201910:00 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Nod

Description: Transiting Moon Sextile Transiting North Node

A good time for dealing with the public, for making connections, and for taking positive steps towards a personal or professional goal. You are able to make changes. This is a feel-good time for embracing new opportunities.

Today’s Elemental Balance

EARTH STRONG

Earth signs are Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn. We are especially in touch with the physical world. We consider what we’ve learned and experienced in the past in order to make the most of the present. We can be cautious, practical, and possibly unimaginative. We are deliberate and can pace ourselves well. We need hands-on experience and are not impressed with theory as much as we are with results. Routines are tolerable and comforting.

Today’s Modal Balance

The modes are balanced.

Today’s Lunar Phase

LUNAR PHASE: CRESCENT

Moon 45 to 90 degrees ahead of the Sun.

This is an eager, impulsive, and progressive time. We are motivated and ready to take on challenges.

Planetary Positions and their Applying & Separating Aspects

The following aspects (major only) and positions are at noon (EST) on February 12th:

Note that when an aspect is applying, it has not yet happened but is within orb – it’s pending. When an aspect is separating, it has already happened/perfected and is moving away from the aspect. Depending on the speed of the planet/body involved, the aspect will have perfected–or will perfect–in a matter of hours (often the case with the Moon), days, months, and possibly years in the case of the very slow-moving outer planets and bodies.

Note that the Moon moves at a rate of approximately one degree every 2 hours so that if an aspect involving the Moon is applying and has an orb of 5 degrees, the aspect will perfect (be exact) in about 10 hours. If the Moon is separating from an aspect with an orb of 2 degrees, it has already formed said aspect approximately 4 hours ago (since the following are positions at noon today, then it would have occurred at about 8 AM today).

**I suggest paying close attention to applying aspects. The energy of the aspect builds as it gets closer to exact. Once an aspect involving inner planets has happened, it’s over. Separating aspects are good to know for context, but in terms of energy that is with us today, applying aspects are most important. (This is the case for daily astrology influences involving inner planets, which pass quickly, and not natal astrology aspects, which are with us for a lifetime).

The Moon through Pluto: Signs, Aspects, & Degrees

THE MOON

THE MOON IN TAURUS

This is a time for settling in, establishing and maintaining routines, and consolidating existing projects. We are building and developing. We crave predictability, stability, and security. This time favors ongoing projects and activities more than new ones.

There can be a conflict between our intentions and our emotions now. We can feel tense and unsatisfied until we take care of problems. We can be unsure about whether we want support or to do things independently.

QUINCUNX JUPITEROrb 1°17′ Separating

Watch for moody decisions and excesses now.

TRINE SATURNOrb 4°45′ Separating

We are more able to find a balance between our own emotional needs and our responsibilities. This is a strong time for establishing good habits. We are more tolerant, deliberate, and resolute.

TRINE PLUTOOrb 1°01′ Applying

We can be quite focused now, driven by our goals and ambitions and motivated to put problems behind us. We might happily pour ourselves into a current passion or interest, and could find it easy to get to the bottom of things.

THE SUN

THE SUN IN AQUARIUS

You are unconventional, friendly, unpredictable and innovative. You like originality and may become rebellious.

24TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS

Part of Body: Right tibialis anterior muscle

Sabian Symbol: A man turning his back on his passions and teaching from his Experience.

MERCURY

MERCURY IN PISCES

You are highly intuitive with a good imagination. You have the ability to tune into other people’s thoughts. You may have difficulty distinguishing reality from fantasy. You may experience periods where you seem to disappear into a dream world before being jolted back to reality.

5TH DEGREE OF PISCES

Part of Body: Right cuboid bone

Sabian Symbol: A church bazaar.

VENUS

VENUS IN CAPRICORN

You are shy in relationships. You will form relationships slowly, but they are likely to be enduring.You may not form close relationships early in life, but later will have solid and committed relationships. You are responsible with your money and possessions.

You are shy and inhibited in your personal relationships. You fear commitment and tend to either be the one in control or to choose a partner who tries to control you. One of your parents may have been too strict and consequently you fear expressing yourself. Once you overcome your feelings of inadequacy you will have the ability to form secure and long-lasting relationships based on firm foundations. You are faithful and loyal.

MARS

MARS IN ARIES

You have a strong drive to initiate activities. You are spontaneous and like to take risks, You may also be rash and accident prone. You can be aggressive if thwarted.

29TH DEGREE OF ARIES

Part of Body: Auditory canal

Sabian Symbol: A celestial choir singing.

ASPECTS OF MARS

CONJUNCTION URANUSOrb 0°21′ Applying

You feel the need to express your energy level by taking chances. You are attracted to dangerous sports. You need to learn self discipline by directing that energy into constructive outlets. You have great courage.

JUPITER

JUPITER IN SAGITTARIUS

This is a time to increase our cultural and spiritual awareness, expand our higher minds, broaden our experiences, and place our faith in the universe. Jupiter in Sagittarius is bold, opinionated, just, and adventurous. (November 8, 2018, to December 2, 2019)

20TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS

Part of Body: Head of right femur

Sabian Symbol: People cutting through ice, for summer use.

ASPECTS OF JUPITER

SQUARE NEPTUNEOrb 4°20′ Separating

You are artistic and talented but need to learn self discipline if you are to make something of it. You may be careless with your possessions and need to learn to handle money. Don’t speculate.

SATURN

SATURN IN CAPRICORN

Conservation, moderation, definition, structure, simplicity, and realism are themes now. We might also be striving for more authority in a particular area of our lives now. This is a time for making clear choices and decisions, for weeding out what isn’t working for us, and for letting go of lost causes, particularly related to our life path choices, careers, and long-term goals. (from December 19, 2017, to March 21, 2020; and then from July 1 to December 17, 2020).

17TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN

Part of Body: Condyle of left tibia

Sabian Symbol: A girl surreptitiously bathing in the nude.

ASPECTS OF SATURN

SEXTILE NEPTUNEOrb 0°52′ Separating

You are able to use your inspiration to be of service to humanity. You also have a talent for bringing this out in other people and helping them to work on improving social conditions.

CONJUNCTION PLUTOOrb 5°47′ Applying

You are an ambitious and powerful person. You are a powerful leader and must learn to use your unique insights for positive purposes.

URANUS

URANUS IN ARIES

The urge to start fresh, to break free from restrictive attitudes or circumstances, to totally redesign an area of our lives (or even our personalities), and to gain freedom through independence is strong during this cycle. (May 27, 2010, to August 13, 2010, then March 11th, 2011, to May 15, 2018, then November 6, 2018, to March 6, 2019).

30TH DEGREE OF ARIES

Part of Body: Parotid gland

Sabian Symbol: A duck pond and its brood.

NEPTUNE

NEPTUNE IN PISCES

A long-term influence in which fantasy, imagination, compassion, and spirituality are in stronger focus. (April 4, 2011, to August 4, 2011, then February 3, 2012, to March 30, 2025, then October 22, 2025, to January 26, 2026)

16TH DEGREE OF PISCES

Part of Body: Cruciate ligaments of the right foot

Sabian Symbol: In a quiet moment, the flow of inspiration.

PLUTO

PLUTO IN CAPRICORN

Tests of our boundaries; breaking down and rebuilding structures and rules. (From January 25, 2008, to June 14, 2008, then November 26, 2008, to March 23, 2023, then June 11, 2023, to January 20, 2024, then September 1, 2024, to November 19, 2024).

22ND DEGREE OF CAPRICORN

Part of Body: Muscle insertions of upper to lower legs

Sabian Symbol: A general accepting defeat gracefully.

ASPECTS OF PLUTO

CONJUNCTION THE SOUTH NODEOrb 4°25′ Applying

You have a tendency to become embroiled in the dramas of life. You are familiar with the darker side of life. Your challenge is to rise above the negativity, and use your resources for the good of others.

Chiron, Major Asteroids, Moon's Nodes Positions

Chiron, Major Asteroids, and Moon’s Nodes: in Sign and by Degree

CHIRON IN PISCES

Strong awareness of our own vulnerabilities and humanity stimulates compassion for others. (April 20 to July 20, 2010, then February 8, 2011, to April 17, 2018, then September 25, 2018, to February 18, 2019).

30TH DEGREE OF PISCES

Part of Body: Toenails of the left foot

Sabian Symbol: The great stone face (being the projection of an ideal).

VESTA IN PISCES

You work best when you are striving for service to humanity. You are committed to making the world a better place for everyone. You feel overwhelmed by work unless you focus on service to others.

6TH DEGREE OF PISCES

Part of Body: Left cuboid bone

Sabian Symbol: Officers on dress parade.

PALLAS IN LIBRA

You are able to see both sides of a story and help bring opposing parties into agreement. You are a diplomat and a defender of justice.

30TH DEGREE OF LIBRA

Part of Body: Left ureter

Sabian Symbol: Three mounds of knowledge on a philosopher’s head.

JUNO IN GEMINI

You want variety and stimulation within your relationship. Talking, swapping ideas, writing, planning and studying are all ways in which you may meet your needs to communicate with your partner.

1ST DEGREE OF GEMINI

Part of Body: Trachea

Sabian Symbol: A glass-bottomed boat drifts over under-sea wonders.

CERES IN SAGITTARIUS

You prefer your loved ones to provide you with a sense of adventure and freedom. You feel cared for when you are allowed space to explore and reach for your goals.

6TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS

Part of Body: Left femoral artery

Sabian Symbol: A game of cricket.

THE BLACK MOON IN AQUARIUS

22ND DEGREE OF AQUARIUS

Part of Body: Right gastroscnemius muscle

Sabian Symbol: A rug placed on a floor for children to play on.

ERIS IN ARIES

24TH DEGREE OF ARIES

Part of Body: Zygomatic muscle

Sabian Symbol: An open window and a net curtain blowing into a cornucopia.

THE NORTH NODE

THE NORTH NODE IN CANCER

This is a quest to overcome inner pride and to tolerate your own failures. You have a tendency to make life harder than it need be. This is based on past lives where you had to work hard for people’s respect. You need to learn humility and to express your emotions honestly so that you can nurture others with your wealth of wisdom.

27TH DEGREE OF CANCER

Part of Body: Nipples

Sabian Symbol: A furious storm rages through a residential canyon.

THE SOUTH NODE

THE SOUTH NODE IN CAPRICORN

This is a quest to overcome inner pride and to tolerate your own failures. You have a tendency to make life harder than it need be. This is based on past lives where you had to work hard for people’s respect. You need to learn humility and to express your emotions honestly so that you can nurture others with your wealth of wisdom.